When Maldives.com posted the fact that it had been proclaimed “the Indian Ocean’s Most Romantic Resort 2015 by the World Travel Awards,” we thought we’d pass that info along, especially after being inspired by the awesomely stunning pics that make ya wanna escape the heat of Dallas right now (well, we’re not as hot as some parts of the West and East coast, but it’s still hot enough to want to escape). The flight time is kinda crazy though: About 20 hours (that’s booty crampin’ time).

From Storify.com: “Baros Maldives is a small exclusive coral island in the Indian Ocean ringed by a sun-kissed beach and a vibrant house-reef, just 20 minutes by speedboat from Maldives International Airport. It is a multi award-winning elegant boutique Maldives resort with a long history of outstanding service excellence.”

From BookMaldivesResorts.com: “The popular Deluxe Villas are set by the white soft beach and represent the true essence of the Maldives island resort with their tropical grace and simplicity. These unique maldives resorts villas provide an incredible setting for a perfect holiday for two. Probably for a honeymoon holiday. Every villa is stylishly furnished while hospitality service, care and attention are always discreetly on hand as required. The Deluxe Villas with their glamorous open to the air bathroom in a sandstone walled tropical garden make a maldives vacations on Baros Maldives even more special.”What a lovely interior room view. Can’t beat this tranquility. From Baros.com: “The 15 Maldives Water Villas, reached by a wooden jetty, are a short stroll from the northwest tip of the island’s beach, with endless views of the ocean and horizon. Each one is intimately exclusive, isolated from its neighbours with an ambience of being cocooned in comfort with a breath-taking view of the broad expanse of the lagoon from the Villa’s sundeck.”Baros Spa: “Set in the heart of the resort, hidden within lush foliage, the Spa at Baros Maldives specialises in personalised treatment for guests’ needs with massages to soothe the mind and nourish the body, as well as therapies from all over Asia and a variety of cosmetic products. Enhanced by its setting of a tropical garden, with flowing water creating a relaxing, serene atmosphere the Spa inspires contentment. Understanding, experienced therapists are on hand to provide treatments for the body and the soul; for the mind and the spirit. For more information or bookings, please do not hesitate to visit The Spa or contact us at thespa@baros.com“